Postexposure prophylaxis: a guide for prevention of human immunodeficiency virus transmission in orthopedic surgery.

Judd, William R; Romanelli, Frank; Smith, Kelly M; Murphy, Brian S · Orthopedics · 2008

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Abstract

Approximately half of orthopedic surgeons reported operating on at least 1 patient with known HIV infection. Knowledge of postexposure prophylaxis guidelines may prevent HIV transmission and avert unnecessary exposure to antiretroviral agents.

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